Historical Fragment and Remedies Advertorial Mix
Fragmentary vintage text mentions biblical horse imagery and a long list of remedies and tonics. It references Chamberlain remedies, Hall's Catarrh Cure and pills, and local druggists Palmer & Sons and W J Smith & Bro. It reads as scattered notes, advertisements, and quotes from periodicals with product recommendations and humorous vignettes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sarah W. Curtis
Lee
Masa
H. R. Palmer & Sons
W. J. Smith & Bro
Sources of Color and Harsh Punishment Anecdotes
An 19th century survey lists origins of various colors such as cochineal carmine and Prussian blue. The piece also recounts old Islamic Egyptian punishment methods including nose removal for treason or arson and public display of the nose in Rhinoconum, with references to Drury Lane and a conscript punished for fraud.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Actisages
Coventry
German Syrup and other timeless cures headline
German Syrup by Dr A Bochee touted as a reliable cough and chest remedy with two million bottles sold annually since 1868. It claims rapid relief in three doses and prices of 25 and 75 cents. Also includes anecdotes on impracticality and a London oak tree with immense value. DeWitt’s Witch Hazel Salve billed for skin ailments. A humorous note on phrases and a review of New Great South American Kidney Care for quick relief in six hours.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Bochee
Koschee
United States
E. C. DaWitt & Co
DaWitt's
DeWitt's
Orr Drug Co
H. R. Palmer & Sons
Droggista
Athens
Fantina Silk Tree and Its Silk Like Fiber
A fragment discusses the Fantina Silk Tree and its inner bark yielding a silky fiber akin to silk, noting the beating flax like process to separate fibers and produce fabric hard to distinguish from real silk. It also includes a humorous aside about an apology and a rural remedy advertisement for Backlen's Arnica Salve at local stores.
Lodge Directory Highlights Local Masonic and Odd Fellows Gatherings
A fragmented lodge directory lists meetings for Sr. Elmo Lonog No 40 Knights of Pythias at 7:90 weekly, Keystone Chapter No 1 Royal Arch Masons, Mount Vernon No 2 F and A M, Odd Fellows lodges Nos 1 15 and 790 with weekly or monthly schedules at Max Joseph building Clayton and Wall streets, inviting visiting Brethren.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sr. Elmo Lonog K. Or
P. St. Elmo Lodge
Knights of Pythia
Ity I Castle Hall
Max Joseph
Clayton and
Wall Streets
Attenaye Dozier
Co. C
T. H. Nickerson
K. of
Mr. Vernon Lopae
A. M
Mount Vernon Lodge
Masonic Hall
Clayton Street
F. Dosinn
Moan Buttdin
M. G. Michael
H. &, Choate, Vuccrorey
The American Face and Its Cosmopolitan Allure
An essay contrasts the American face with other national types. It argues American identity lacks a single defining trait yet embodies cosmopolitan traits, noting symbols like Uncle Sam and his attire while praising the nation’s diverse heritage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tnele Sam
Army officers dress down for meals in department
In the war department officers on duty keep uniforms in a wardrobe and change to civilian clothes for lunch and return to uniform later. The practice keeps wardrobes crowded and makes officers less conspicuous on the street, though it is an order. The arrangement helps businesspeople know whom they speak with. A London chronicle excerpt notes the high cost of double begonia seed and describes a rare book bound in morocco with tree-based volumes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Army
War Department
On Stringer
of Washinton
London Chronicle
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Hilt
Pres
M. G. Michae
THE
Athens Savings Bank
Mota
Mle Livki
Youvaainizay
Morton & Parker
the National Bank of Athens
Tsipscomb & Co
Carpenters Liability
Roa Bk
TTS
Ataseintes
Aldes
Rawal Ras
A. Boitle
Boston
Georgia N. E. A
National Educational Association
VIA
AIR Line Railway
Norfolk
Old Point Comfort
Ocean View
Virginia Beach
N.Y. City
Fall River Line
Seaboard Air Line Railway
J. A. von Dohlen
Trav
Peachtree St
Atlanta, Ga
J. Z Hoke
Athens, Ga
W. E. Christian
Pass
Wren Menans
Theo
Chamberlain
A'S
H. UR
Palmer & Sons
Syracuse
Hall
F. J. Cheney & Co
Toledo
O. We
F. J. Cheney
West & Tranx
Walding, Kinnan & Marvin
O. Hatl
Tess
Puck
H.R. Palmer & Sons
W. 3
Sm'th
Browet Todtia
Turkey
Hindustan
Siena
Italy
Umbria
India
Duke of Wellington
Royal Engineers
City of
London
Cheapside
Wood Street
Bank of Baehind
St. Pauls
Lief
Castoria
Bradfield Regulator Co
Idfibhout di
Wilson Auction House, Aon & Pittman, Wilson, Auci
Gurnn Lopae
Carlton Bi
Jackeen Street
Odd Fellows
A. W. Dozier
Noble Grand
E. Sto
Williams Lovaz
C. F
Carlton Palling
Jackso Street
R.W. Bailey
J. A. Mgator
Athens Council
Sach Moet
Aps
Peek Masonic Hall
Max Dex
Joseph
BP. Bart, T.L M. Fr
J. E. Ermway
Oooren Taraz
LO B
Ocones
OC. A. Lawemur
Aed
Pe Chichester
Karl Schieltbach
Wilhelmsholle
Moroccco
Dr King
T. J. McFarland
Benterville
Dr. King
Detroit Free Press
Ccastoria
Rave Airways Boogis Sizuature
Clayton St
Wockles
Seat Denlers
C. A
New Summer Park
Lakeside Co
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